Script Viry 8 is a light, normal width, medium contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: invitations, wedding, greeting cards, branding, packaging, elegant, romantic, refined, classic, personal, formal script, handwritten elegance, decorative caps, personal tone, celebratory, looping, flowing, delicate, calligraphic, swashy.
A flowing, connected script with a consistent rightward slant and a light, pen-like stroke. Letterforms are built from smooth, continuous curves with frequent entry/exit strokes and rounded joins, creating an even cursive rhythm across words. Capitals are notably larger and more ornate, featuring extended loops and occasional swashes, while the lowercase stays compact with a very low x-height and slender ascenders/descenders. Counters are generally open and oval, terminals taper softly, and spacing follows a handwriting logic where connections and stroke direction guide the texture more than strict geometric alignment.
Well-suited for short to medium-length setting where elegance is the priority—wedding suites, invitations, certificates, greeting cards, boutique branding, and premium packaging. It also works effectively for headlines, signatures, and pull quotes where its connected rhythm and decorative capitals can be appreciated at larger sizes.
The overall tone is polished and graceful, evoking formal handwriting used for personal, celebratory, or romantic messaging. Its looping capitals and gentle stroke modulation give it a traditional, invitation-like character that feels warm and personable rather than mechanical.
Designed to emulate refined cursive handwriting with formal calligraphic cues—especially in the uppercase—balancing smooth connectivity with tasteful flourish. The compact lowercase and prominent capitals suggest an emphasis on graceful word shapes and a polished, classic presentation.
The numerals follow the same cursive sensibility, with simple, slightly slanted forms that harmonize with the alphabet. In longer text, the strong capitalization style stands out, making the font feel most at home when capitals are used sparingly or for emphasis.